NORTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS STAND DOWN

EIN: 743030535 501(c)(3) Human Services

KALISPELL, MT

Total Revenue
$1,247,611
Total Expenses
$1,921,337
Total Assets
$3,538,005
Net Assets
$3,528,207
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
ALLEN W ERICKSON SR
Phone
4067567304
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS STAND DOWN, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 54% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION AT THE NW MONTANA VETERANS STAND DOWN AND FOOD PANTRY IS TO PROVIDE A HELPING HAND UP TO LOW-INCOME, AT RISK, AND HOMELESS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HOPE TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,406,657 Revenue: $138,517

DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 251,635 LBS. OF NUTRITIONAL FOOD FOR OUR VETERANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. A TOTAL OF 2,014 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING 3,684 INDIVIDUALS...

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DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 251,635 LBS. OF NUTRITIONAL FOOD FOR OUR VETERANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. A TOTAL OF 2,014 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING 3,684 INDIVIDUALS, RECEIVED 154,508 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE PROVIDED 217 HOLIDAY BOXES TO EACH QUALIFYING FAMILY, ALONG WITH A TRIP TO "SANTA'S WORKSHOP" FOR PRESENTS THAT INCLUDES 161 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS. THEY WERE ABLE TO CLOTHE AND FURNISH 162 HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FOR A TOTAL VALUED AT $10,321.25THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPED 1,919 INDIVIDUALS EITHER BORROWED OR PURCHASED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Program 2
Expenses: $361,926

IN SEPTEMBER 2018, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED A LEASE OF STATE LAND WITH CAMP FACILITIES WITH THE INTENT TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY TO EVENTUALLY PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING TO VETERANS AND...

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IN SEPTEMBER 2018, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED A LEASE OF STATE LAND WITH CAMP FACILITIES WITH THE INTENT TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY TO EVENTUALLY PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A PEACEFUL SETTING OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. SINCE INITIATING THE LEASE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS STARTED WORK TO BRING THE CAMP BACK TO FUNCTIONING STATUS AS IT WAS PREVIOUSLY DORMANT FOR 12 YEARS.IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP THE CAMP SITES IN THE CAMPGROUND AREA WORKING WITH LAKE COUNTY TO MEET THE SUBDIVISION RULES TO OPEN THE CAMPGROUND. THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPGRADED AND APPROVED BY THE STATE INSPECTOR WITH RECOMMENDED REPAIRS. CONTINUING TO WORK WITH DEQ TO GET THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM APPROVED TO MEET THE SUBDIVISION RULES SET BY LAKE COUNTY. NEW WELLS AND PUMPS INSTALLED. MONTHLY WATER TESTING BEGAN IN FEBRUARY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PWS WATER SYSTEM. HIRED AN ARCHITECT TO BEGIN THE REMODEL OF THE LODGE BUILDING AND UPGRADES TO MEET CURRENT CODE REQUIREMENTS ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADING OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. THE CAMP HOUSED HOMELESS VETERANS AS VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED WITH FOREST STEWARDSHIP AND FIRE MITIGATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,060,477
Program Service Revenue $138,517
Investment Income $43,973
Other Revenue $4,644
TOTAL REVENUE $1,247,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $540,264
Fundraising Expenses $14,781
Program Expenses $1,768,583
Other Expenses $1,381,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,921,337

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,247,611 $1,735,151 -0.3%
Expenses $1,921,337 $784,425 +1.4%
Net Income $-673,726 $950,726 -1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
7
Employees
46
Volunteers
35

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$145,000
Total Directors
9
$145,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALLEN ERICKSON PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$75,000 $0 $75,000
LINDA ERICKSON SECRETARY/TREASURER 50.00
Officer Director
$70,000 $0 $70,000
LYNN OGLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNY OGLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER CARROLL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WEST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE BENBROOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE SORKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,247,611 $1,921,337 $3,538,005 $-673,726
2022 $1,735,151 $784,425 $4,218,519 $950,726
2021 $2,122,031 $961,195 $3,261,178 $1,160,836
2020 $1,178,715 $517,543 $2,173,408 $661,172
2019 $862,483 $705,428 $1,519,841 $157,055
2018 $638,710 $701,369 $1,368,999 $-62,659
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